as in sleeping
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unawakened
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Instead of coddling grass with irrigation and fertilizer to prevent it from going dormant, embrace this natural response.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 Apr. 2025 -
This allows the rooted cutting a full growing season to develop before becoming dormant in the winter.—
Quincy Bulin,
Southern Living,
12 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Telogen Stage The telogen stage of the hair cycle is a resting phase, during which the hair doesn't grow, and the follicle is dormant.1 About 10% to 15% of the hairs on your body are in this resting phase at any one time, which typically lasts for a few months.—
Nancy LeBrun,
Verywell Health,
13 Jan. 2025
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Green Bay could finish as high as sixth in the NFC if the resting Rams lose to the 49ers, potentially setting up a first-round matchup against the division-rival Lions.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
6 Jan. 2024
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At least two of the victims were asleep at the start of the attack, according to authorities.—
Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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That’s a waste of a lot of daylight when most of us are asleep.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
16 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Image As most of those patients were drowsy, having come out of surgery or treatment, or simply exhausted and in pain, few had any memory of the abuse, Mr. Kellenberger has said.—
Catherine Porter,
New York Times,
23 Feb. 2025
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Fatigue Being tired at the end of the day or drowsy at bedtime is not the same thing as fatigue, which is more severe than simply feeling tired.—
Nancy LeBrun,
Verywell Health,
28 Mar. 2025
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The nighttime strike on somnolent Russians might not have been possible just a few months ago.—
David Axe,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Washington’s running game, which had been somnolent for a month, came back to life Saturday, gaining 182 yards against the Lions.—
David Aldridge,
The Athletic,
19 Jan. 2025
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“Unawakened.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unawakened. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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